Chemical Properties
Density (solid): 2.22g/cm^3
Melting Point: 2300 degrees Celcius
Boiling Point: Calcium carbide has no boiling point because it can only be a solid or liquid
Melting Point: 2300 degrees Celcius
Boiling Point: Calcium carbide has no boiling point because it can only be a solid or liquid
Reaction Tendencies
Calcium carbide reacts vigorously with water, forming lime and Acetylene Gas. Acetylene Gas is very flammable and may ignite spontaneously which makes it the perfect gas for miners' lamps.